A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4475938 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4478050 epoch_slot_no: 6850 block_no: 4475761 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3903 time: 2020-07-26 11:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbecca3e9e189bad0727ed16960dc9723d7f73e0880054e9f8736d8faaf3bda8aBlock Operator
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